Senior Principal Electrical Architect, Desktop Platforms

Dell Technologies Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 259,000; Full time

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Benefits program

Career development resources

Job summary

Dell Technologies is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Systems Architect to lead electrical architecture for next‑generation desktop platforms. You will guide engineering teams, drive technology assessments, and ensure alignment with product strategy and platform goals.

You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to mitigate risks, optimize performance, and deliver cost-effective, reliable hardware across Dell’s consumer and commercial lines.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in analog and digital circuit design.
• Leadership of cross-functional teams across hardware and firmware.
• Schematic capture and PCB design experience.
• Experience with PCIe, USB4, DDR5, DisplayPort.

Responsibilities

• Architect and validate electrical designs balancing performance, power, cost, and reliability
• Serve as the primary technical authority in cross-functional forums, influencing product strategy
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, providing technical guidance and career development support

Skills

Analog & Digital Design

High-Speed Interfaces

Power Delivery

System-level Trade-Offs

Cross-functional Leadership

Schematic Capture

PCB Layout

Mentoring Engineers

Reliability & Validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Equivalent experience

Tools

Cadence

SPICE

SI/PI analysis tools

Job description

Dell Technologies is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Systems Architect to lead electrical architecture for next‑generation desktop platforms. You will guide engineering teams, drive technology assessments, and ensure alignment with product strategy and platform goals.

You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to mitigate risks, optimize performance, and deliver cost-effective, reliable hardware across Dell’s consumer and commercial lines.